What is an Epidural and Should I Choose One? An epidural block is one of the most common forms of pain relief used in hospitals today for the laboring mom. Some moms choose this the instant they get into the hospital not wanting to feel any discomfort, and others wait and choose it if they…
I am a great grand multigravida mom. This means I’ve given birth to seven or more children. Twelve actually. Believe it or not, I’m still standing and am capable of having more. People think I’m built for having babies. Perhaps. I’d like to think it’s because I’m doing my best to take good care of myself….
What is water birth? There are those that labor in water and those that birth in water. I’ve done both and love both. Laboring and birthing in the water has many rewards and is becoming increasing popular as more women learn about it’s benefits. Pro’s to Water Birth A water birth is very calming to…
I’ve been drinking red raspberry leaf tea since I gave birth to Therese, my third. After she was born I proceeded to hemorrage. Keep in mind that I home birth. I’ll never forget the look on my husband’s face when my midwife asked him to pray for me. His whole face went pale and expressionless…
I have suffered from coccyx pain since the birth of my son, Joshua. That was two and a half years ago. After he was born everything was sore down there. So, when it was tender sitting down on my tailbone I didn’t think anything of it. I just assumed it was heal up like the…
Every week I plan to post links to various blog posts I find on the internet that interest me. They may be posts that just resonate with me right then, or maybe have a similar subject to posts I may have posted in the previous week. Either way, I see them as beneficial and helpful, and…
When thinking of a way to comfort a laboring mom always think of water, especially if she is having a difficult time managing the discomfort. Water can be very therapeutic, in whatever form she receives it. The shower is the fastest and easiest way to get into the water. You can control the temperature of the…
Being a mother doesn’t necessarily come naturally. Obviously the physical attributes are there or you wouldn’t be pregnant. But mentally and spiritually requires more than just getting pregnant and putting together a nursery. Everyone thinks it comes naturally to be a mother. In some regards it does. Our bodies produce all the right love hormones…
Walking is a well known technique for helping laboring women and their babies progress towards the birth. Not only can it serve as a nice distraction but it actually helps contractions come closer together and it moves the baby down deeper into the pelvis. When a laboring mother walks it rocks her pelvis back and…
I encapsulate placenta’s for my clients. I do this because I believe that some women need the extra hormones, protein, and nutrients after giving birth to properly heal. I know many women (most probably) are grossed out by the idea of consuming their placenta (called placentophagy) but many consider it after experiencing depression, or a low…
